なんでも

Alternative writings: 何でも
JLPT:N3
Frequency:
1

any; anything; whatever; whatever one likes; everything — indicating no particular restriction.

ExpressionUsually Kana

Examples

なんでも好きなものを選んでください。

Please choose anything you like.

彼はなんでも食べるので、外食が楽だ。

He eats anything, so eating out is easy.

なんでも相談してほしい。

I want you to consult me about anything.

2

I hear; they say; apparently — used at the start of a sentence to report hearsay.

AdverbUsually Kana

Examples

なんでも、彼は来月転勤するらしい。

Apparently, I hear he's being transferred next month.

なんでも、その店はもう閉店したそうだ。

They say that shop has already closed.